Job overview

Do you have a passion for dementia care or supporting older adults with mental health problems? We are passionate about our therapeutic staff modelling person centred dementia care and supporting the wider team to understand the needs of the patient at the heart of everything we do. 

Do you want to be part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care? Collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront of everything we do, and we would like you to be part of our team.

You will gain a balance of mental health and physical health experience in a  hospital-based setting. You will receive full support as we encourage development of your core OT skills within well-established therapy team.

If you are newly qualified we understand the transition from student to practitioner can be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your full potential in each of the 4 pillars of practice. We have a strong focus on teaching and development including regular in-service training CPD opportunities. 

We recognise that band 5's bring innovation and dynamism to our clinical teams and we strive to work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.  We hope you start or continue your OT career with us!

Main duties of the job

• Manage a defined caseload of service users on alongside a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support service users to establish helpful routines, maintain and develop roles, grow motivation and confidence and develop and improve skills across the domains of occupation (self-care, productivity and leisure).
• Use OT specific assessment tools (from the Model of Human Occupation; MoHO, and dementia specific assessments), in order to identify meaningful goals and areas of focus for individuals, informing treatment and care plans.
• Co-ordinate and deliver a programme of occupationally-focussed interventions within the unit (both individual and group sessions), according to the need of the service users and evaluate the effectiveness of these using outcome measures.
• Alongside the MDT, contribute to service users' risk assessment and management plans and 'My Care and Safety Plan' as well as creating personalised Support plans which are 'dementia friendly'. 
• Work alongside and provide supervision to Activity Co-ordinators. 
• Support students on placement with the service as a practice placement educator (PPE), following completion of PPE training with the University of Brighton.
• Support the development of the OT service informed by evidence based practise. 

Working for our organisation

Join Sussex Partnership and you'll be part of an NHS trust that allows you to thrive and, in turn, thrives because of you. We believe in the vibrancy of our fantastic people. And how that leads to even better support for the people who use our services.

We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits to our staff. Here are some of the perks that make working at Sussex Partnership a great choice.

From the stunning South Downs National Park and Areas of Outstanding Beauty, to 140 miles of coastline, Sussex has it all. It is home the vibrant cities of Brighton and Chichester and historic towns of Lewes and Hastings, with plenty of picturesque villages in between. What's more, it boasts some of the sunniest spots in the UK. Read more about living and working in Sussex.